RDL 240 - Advanced Patient Care

Institution:

Maysville Community and Technical College

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Description:

Hours: 3 Course ID: 005331 The technologist will be provided with advanced knowledge about patient assessment and care. Included will be: vital signs, arterial blood gases (ABG's); cardiac arrhythmias; neurological, cardiac, respiratory, and trauma symptoms and evaluation; treatment for medical emergencies, contrast media administration and allergic reactions; pharmacology and drug administration. Sections on legalities, informed consent, ethics, quality assurance, communication, patient education, education of community and other health care professionals documentation, equipment safety and professional growth will be discussed. Prerequisite: Technologists registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board, or students who have completed one year and are currently enrolled in an accredited Radiography or Nuclear Medicine Program, or consent of instructor. The student must also have current Basic Cardiac Life Support for health care providers (CPR), and venipuncture certification. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact Component: Lecture

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.maysville.kctcs.edu

Phone Number:

(606) 759-7141 ext 66242

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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